Synonyms of elevating

elevating 1 of 2

adjective

as in moving

Related Words

• moving
• uplifting
• affecting
• inspiring
• touching
• edifying
• stirring
• fulfilling
• rewarding
• sympathetic
• inspiriting
• poignant
• encouraging
• gratifying
• comforting
• loving
• satisfying
• warm
• stimulating
• kind
• gladdening
• enlivening
• exhilarating
• heartening
• rousing
• thrilling
• exciting
• cheering
• pleasing
• kindly
• heartwarming
• animating
• welcoming
• invigorating
• tender
• pleasurable

Dissimilar Words

• discouraging
• demoralizing
• depressing
• disheartening
• dispiriting
• disappointing
• displeasing
• saddening
• cheerless
• disturbing
• dissatisfying
• upsetting
• disconcerting
• distressing
• heartbreaking
• heartrending
• discomforting
• dismaying
• unpleasant
• cold
• disgruntling
• unfriendly
• unkind
• unfeeling
• unloving

elevating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of elevate

1

as in exciting

to fill with great joy

seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• delighting
• intoxicating
• transporting
• pleasing
• exhilarating
• elating
• satisfying
• uplifting
• stimulating
• enrapturing
• inspiring
• contenting
• warming
• gratifying
• commoving
• rejoicing
• gladdening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depressing
• discouraging
• distressing
• demoralizing
• disheartening
• oppressing
• dispiriting
• saddening

2

as in lifting

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifting
• raising
• hoisting
• uplifting
• heightening
• upholding
• boosting
• upping
• heaving
• hiking
• craning
• rising
• ascending
• taking up
• mounting
• jacking (up)
• hefting
• upraising
• picking up
• perking (up)
• rearing
• upending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowering
• falling
• dropping
• descending
• pushing
• slipping
• dipping
• plunging
• pressing
• bearing
• pitching
• sinking
• depressing
• submerging

3

as in promoting

to move higher in rank or position

the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoting
• upgrading
• advancing
• raising
• improving
• furthering
• lifting
• heightening
• forwarding
• uplifting
• boosting
• kicking upstairs
• aggrandizing
• ennobling
• exalting
• commending
• complimenting
• honoring
• celebrating
• praising
• congratulating
• citing
• acclaiming
• applauding
• decorating
• commissioning
• saluting
• extolling
• hailing
• lauding
• eulogizing
• glorifying
• knighting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• lowering
• degrading
• removing
• demoting
• downgrading
• dismissing
• overthrowing
• expelling
• impeaching
• ousting
• deposing
• unseating
• abasing
• shaming
• disgracing
• humiliating
• dethroning
• dishonoring
• humbling
• mortifying
• demeaning
• taking down
• denouncing
• condemning
• unmaking
• censuring
• damning
• reprobating

4

as in exalting

to assign a high status or value to

a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoting
• lifting
• exalting
• upgrading
• raising
• ennobling
• dignifying
• enthroning
• enshrining
• aggrandizing
• boosting
• deifying
• honoring
• canonizing
• glorifying
• praising
• magnifying
• heightening
• uplifting
• intensifying
• enskying
• acclaiming
• romanticizing
• idealizing
• sanitizing
• extolling
• lauding
• sugarcoating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• degrading
• minimizing
• humiliating
• humbling
• detracting
• demeaning
• belittling
• disparaging
• abasing
• decrying
• depreciating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elevating

Verb

Such bold tax reforms, mirroring Ireland's economic boom, could ignite rapid GDP growth, elevating El Salvador's economic standing beyond its current mediocrity. — Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said people like Hasan Piker are elevating campaigns for candidates like Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong. — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

Spicing things up Indonesian cuisine is known for diverse and rich flavors, and now modern chefs are elevating the dishes by reimagining famous spices into fine-dining experiences. — Gina Park, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Boxwood shrubs are a great option for pristine hedges and natural privacy screens, elevating your landscaping with their bright green foliage and clean appearance. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

The development came less than a day after the board authorized the appeal, elevating the district’s deepening fiscal crisis to the state level. — Chaewon Chung updated August 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

These $35 pants from Amazon have an outfit-elevating lace hem. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Pinnock, in particular, is at his best here, showcasing a diabolical cruelty and terrifying manipulation, elevating the story and the show to a different level. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026

As a longtime hub for free arts education and festivals, the campus redesign seeks to better serve Watts residents and visitors while elevating the towers as a defining symbol of Los Angeles. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026